Judy Rayner uncovers the Chinese food before the start of the Greenwich Reform Synagogue holiday open house at Judy and Ed Rayner's home in Riverside Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014. This is the second year the Rayners have hosted the interfaith open house.
Born on August 10, 1935 in New York City to Evelyn and William Eggers, she was the beloved wife for 56 years of James W. Innes, who predeceased her in 2011. She was the cherished mother of Deborah Innes and Pamela Strasburg and her husband Mark, and treasured grandmother of Emily and Christopher Strasburg.
Gov. Dannell Malloy recently signed Connecticut bonding legislation that will fund growth and development of low and moderate income housing for seniors and others in need of below market housing. Attending the signing on behalf of Hill House, an independent not-for-profit charitable and non-sectarian senior residence for well, elderly located in Riverside, were Hill House board President Sam Telerico, board vice president Dolly Powers, and State Rep. Livvy R. Floren .
Specialty food retailer, Balducci's Food Lover's Market, celebrated the grand reopening of its Greenwich location on Friday, Dec. 5 and unveiled its new fine wine and spirits store. Newly enhanced departments will continue to offer foodies an assortment of hand-selected gourmet items.
Walking by the dock of the bay ... these are the views from this Riverside estate at the end of the exclusive Cathlow Drive. The 1938 Colonial boasts a country kitchen that opens up to waterfront terraces.
A 10,000-square-foot Georgian at 7 Oakwood Lane in midcountry led last week's home sales, according to documents on file at Town Hall. The home, which was built earlier this year and sits on about 1.5 acres, sold for $6.1 million, with a closing on Tuesday, Nov. 18 -- the second-highest residential closing price of the month after a $7.6 million transaction at 21 Hope Farm Road on Nov. 4. Activity was up last week when compared to earlier in the month, with more than two dozen residential transactions recorded.
Maylin "Lynn" E. Abrahamsson, 85, widow of Knut Lennart Abrahamsson, a resident of Old Lyme for 40 years, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, with family at her side. Lynn was born on Sept.
A woman and child hold hands as they cross Greenwich Avenue in the business district of Greenwich, Conn., Friday afternoon, Nov. 21, 2014. Greenwich was named the safest big city in the state of Connecticut by researchers at ValuePenguin, coming in with the lowest crime rate for cities with a population of more than 45,000 people.
There may be six weeks left until Christmas, but the holiday season is upon us as far as Greenwich's Chamber of Commerce is concerned. The chamber announced this week preparations for its annual decorating contest, in which local businesses are encouraged to spruce up their storefronts in the holiday spirit.
A fledgling actor and model who recently landed a role on a Hilary Duff TV series is fighting for his life after being burned on a New York train. Brian McClellen, 21, was found on fire atop a commuter train bound for Manhattan at a station in Riverside, Connecticut early Sunday morning.
A model and actor was badly disfigured and fighting for his life after catching fire when he climbed atop a Manhattan-bound Metro-North train on Sunday, law-enforcement sources said. A train crew found Brian McClellen, 21, on fire on the roof of the New Haven line train shortly before 5:10 a.m. in Riverside, Conn., an MTA spokesman said.
A 21-year-old man was admitted to the Westchester Medical Center Burn Unit after he was found ablaze on top of a Metro-North train that was stopped at the Riverside station in Greenwich early Sunday. According to MTA spokesman Aaron Donovan, the crew aboard the 5:02 a.m. train out of Stamford was at its scheduled stop in Riverside about 5:07 a.m. when the train lost power.
PRLog - Nov. 3, 2014 - GREENWICH, Conn. -- " Over There: Greatest Hits of the Great War ," a one-night-only premier at the Greenwich Arts Council, has good local company in its musical commemoration of the World War I centennial.
Republicans in Greenwich are counting on their remarkable history of electoral success in General Assembly races to continue as they seek to retain the town's three state House of Representative seats and the state Senate seat. And they have three of the four seats either sewn up or simply waiting for 8 p.m. Tuesday when voting ends to declare victory.
Four Greenwich residents co-hosted an event to honor the international eye care organization Orbis and its work in supporting the 285 million people living with avoidable blindness around the world. Hosting 70 guests at the Round Hill Club on Oct. 16 were Langdon Cook, Orbis International Board Member, Emeritus of Greenwich; Dick Lewis, Orbis International Board Member, Retired, of Riverside; Terence Markey, Orbis International Board Member, Retire, of Greenwich, and Desmond Fitzgerald, Orbis International Board Member, Retired, also of Greenwich.
A resident of the 1600 block of Riverside Ct. reported finding a man in their master bedroom during an estate sale at the home Oct. 12. They suspected the man of stealing and told him to leave. Officers located him nearby and he consented to a search that revealed two credit cards in the victim's name.
Soprano Brett Kroeger produces Over There showcasing the music that mattered in the years from 1914 to 1918, a chronicle in song of the World War I. Soprano Brett Kroeger introduces Over There: Greatest Hits of the Great War Opening in New York City and Greenwich, CT. PRLog - Oct. 6, 2014 - GREENWICH, Conn.
Balducci's at 1050 E. Putnam Ave., in the Riverside section of Greenwich, Conn., Friday, Oct. 3, 2014. The gourmet food market is in the process of expanding its Greenwich store.
The upscale food outlet is adding more than 2,000 square feet of space to its existing footprint this fall in a move that Balducci's Food Lover's Market CEO Judy Spires said will not affect the customer experience in the coming months. "While our market is currently being renovated, we are pleased to continue serving the best gourmet offerings, including hand-selected produce, prime cuts of meat, fresh fish, daily chef-prepared meals, restaurant-caliber catering and more," Spires said.
Greenwich Education Group has announced the expansion of its college admissions and counseling services with the appointment of Hilary Stark as Associate Director of College Counseling. Ms. Stark joins Greenwich Education Group's independent college counseling practice led by Director Sarah K. Lee.
A Greenwich man with a reported history of driving drunk the wrong way on a one-way street, is facing similar charges following an incident in Stamford on Thursday during which a Stamford Police officer was hit by the suspect's pickup truck. The 61-year-old suspect was arrested after leading police on a chase that ended when he exited I-95 at Exit 5 in Riverside, according to a report in The Advocate.
When Robert and Nancy Kaye bought Riverside Fence in Wilton eight years ago, they thought that they could turn the business into a go-to place for residential fencing in Fairfield County, but being listed among the fastest-growing companies in the United States was far beyond their expectations. But there it is -- ranked No.
Riverside Drive was busy Wednesday morning, but it wasn't because of heavy traffic. Instead, a camera crew had descended on a two-family home right next to the Ash Creek open space.
Click through to see some of the Darien and Greenwich waterfront homes that have gone on the market in recent years. A custom in-ground pool and spa at 209 Long Neck Point in Darien have Long Island Sound at their backdrop.
Lee has more than a decade of experience supporting students and parents, as well as providing individualized coaching, admissions guidance and career counseling. Her specialty is working with those who are pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees from top and selective U.S. universities and international schools.
Michael Mrozek, of Greenwich, looks at a tie with his son, Jan, center, a 13-year-old attending Central Middle School, with Jan's friend, Stephen Ryan, a twelve-year-old from North Andover, Mass., who will be attending seventh grade at Learning Prep School, while shopping at Vineyard Vines during the start of tax-free week for school shopping in ... (more)
Greenwich Fire Chief, Peter Siecienski, left, at the scene of the aftermath of a house fire at 14 Bonwit Rd. in the Riverside section of Greenwich, Conn., Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2014.
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Assessor Lauren Elliott is prepping for the next year's town-wide property revaluation, a yeoman-like task of adjusting values for 23,000 properties to reflect five years of market volatility.
Baang CafA© & Bar in Riverside, one of Greenwich's pioneers of Asian-fusion cuisine, has closed its doors, going out not with a bang, so to speak, but a whimper.
It's also OK to dump your classmate in the lake - as long as you're both frantically trying to stay upright on a floating log.
From Metro-North. If you're riding the rails come Monday, you'll want to make sure you have the latest changes to the New Haven and Harlem Line schedules.
Metro-North schedule changes The 6:20 a.m. semi-express train from New Haven to Grand Central will add stops at Old Greenwich, Riverside and Cos Cob, and will no longer stop at Port Chester and Rye stations.
A tragedy was averted as a woman at a children's pool party Tuesday afternoon used her CPR training to revive a 5-year-old boy who wasn't breathing when he was pulled from the deep end of the pool, police said.
Even when it's cold and rainy out, the inside of Fusaro's house is bone-dry and perfectly warm.
Landscape architect Susan Cohen designed a new path to the water's edge at this Greenwich, Conn., property.
After monitoring performance, counting customers and listening to suggestions, Metro-North will be adjusting its New Haven Line service on Monday, July 7. But one change will occur Monday, June 9, when the 5:28 a.m. train from Waterbury is extended to run from Bridgeport all the way to Stamford, Metro-North announced Thursday.
Landscape architect Susan Cohen designed a new path to the water's edge at this Greenwich, Conn., property.
A pair of men are facing numerous burglary, credit card and identity theft charges stemming from an incident earlier this year, according to Greenwich Police.
A Darien woman was scammed out of $2,000 by people claiming they had kidnapped her brother, according to police.
In an announcement released late Monday, it appears that Metro-North Railroad commuters should expect continued delays until further notice as the railroad works to develop a plan to replace the switching controls that were destroyed in a weekend fire.
Carlos and Alexandra Terron's El Charrito Mexican restaurant business named 25th best taco in country by national food website.
The carnitas taco from El Charrito in Riverside, CT was ranked 25 in The Daily Meal's list of top 50 tacos in the country.
The Daily Meal recently put together its list of the top 50 tacos in the country.
Christine Goncalves-Bedder, left, and Anthony Goncalves, hold a plate of chicken wings seasoned with cherry-peppers, carmel, and charred with lemon that are featured on the menu in the new restaurant at the J House Greenwich at 1114 E. Putnam Ave., in the Riverside section of Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, April 23, 2014.
In the Riverside secion of Greenwich , spring and summer in recent years have gone like this: April showers bring May flowers -- and loud, pumping, drunken partying at boutique hotel J-House Now, with the weather warming, J-House -- apparently chastened after getting publicly blasted by neighbors last fall and scrutinized by town officials -- ... (more)
Vitals: Julie Cusimano, stay-at-home mom of Tyler, 5, and Hunter, 8, in Riverside, Connecticut.
Riverside resident Jeffrey R. Franco was sworn in a Greenwich's newest police officer on Wednesday.
In front of a large crowd of artists, family and friends, the Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan presented awards April 13 to the winners of the 24th annual Juried Student Exhibition.
A Riverside woman went outside early Sunday morning to discover her mailbox damaged.
Greenwich Police have arrested a man on a sexual assault charge in connection with the reported forcible fondling of a female acquaintance who accepted his offer to drive her home.
Robert A. McGoldrick, 20, of 117 East Putnam Ave., Riverside, was issued infractions April 1 for possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license and unreasonable speed.
The first thing that might make you nervous when a police officer stops your vehicle is that you were driving past the speed limit.
A mangled bumper lies amid pieces of a wrecked fence at a residence in Riverside.
Greenwich Police are investigating two thefts involving a construction equipment.
At right, Zach Libow, 7, who is battling leukemia, and his sister, Jordyn, 10, look on as Art from the Heart volunteers use paint to transform Zach's bedroom into an undersea world at his Riverside home, Saturday, March 29, 2014.
Here's a wrap-up of recent arrests for driving while intoxicated in Greenwich. Driving with a flat tire just before 3 a.m. is bound to get the attention of a Greenwich Police officer.
Several reported thefts and the burglary of a mid-country Greenwich home are being investigated by Greenwich Police .
Greenwich Police have arrested a second suspect in less than a week on charges they used a fake $100 bill to make a purchase at the Walgreens pharmacy in the Riverside section of town.
A woman possibly fitting the description of the person that passed counterfeit, new-design $100 bills in Irvington on March 14, 2014 was taken into custody in Riverside, CT by Greenwich police.
A driver is facing motor vehicle charges including driving while intoxicated following a crash in Old Greenwich.
Left to right; Carina Crain, CEO, Wendy Stapleton Reyes, Executive Director, and Colleen deVeer, Director of Programing, of the Greenwich International Film Festival organization pose for a photo at their event "An Evening With Oscar" Academy Awards viewing party at the JHouse in the Riverside section of Greenwich, CT on Sunday, March, 2nd, 2014.
A dispute over the use of a cell phone between a couple prompted a youngster to call Greenwich Police who now face misdemeanor summons for disorderly conduct.
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A driver stopped by Greenwich Police because his car was not registered was arrested on a charge of criminal violation of protective order.
More than 800 Hamilton Avenue and Riverside school students in Greenwich received an iPad Air this past week as part of Phase I of the district's Digital Learning Environment implementation plan, according to a district release.
Greenwich Police are investigating the daytime burglaries of two homes in town. The first theft was reported at 11:35 a.m. Feb. 17 by the resident of an apartment on Hamilton Avenue in the Chickahominy neighborhood of town, according to police.
Robert Walker of Greenwich is named to High Honor Roll for the Fall 2013 Semester at Pomfret School, where he is a senior.
Convent of the Sacred Heart Three Sacred Heart Upper School students have been honored by the Connecticut Art Education Association for their outstanding work at the 2014 Scholastic Art Awards ceremony held at the University of Hartford's Lincoln Theater.
A Greenwich teen is facing narcotics possession and trespassing charges after Greenwich Police investigated a report of suspicious people in a Riverside neighborhood.
Andree Aelion Brooks, of Westport, enjoys an afternoon of cross country skiiing on the Longshore Golf Course in Westport, Conn.
Repairs to the fire truck engine that was destroyed when a Greenwich Fire Department crew raced to a Riverside pond where two boys had fallen through the ice last month , are expected to cost about $35,000.
Jane Iwanicki, 11, sleds at Jonathan Law High School in Milford, Conn. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014.
By Barbara Heins, Greenwich Patch While there was a happy ending with the rescue of two boys who fell through the ice of a Riverside pond, the Greenwich Fire Department is dealing with the after-effects of the incident.
Paul Palmer stands by the pond in front of his Willowmere Circle home in the Riverside section of Greenwich, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014.
Two boys were rescued by Greenwich Fire Department crews after falling through the ice of a brackish pond on Willowmere Avenue in Riverside early Wednesday afternoon.
A 57-year-old Riverside resident is facing a driving while intoxicated charge after Greenwich Police saw the motorist driving in the middle of the road, according to a police report.
It was only fitting that a fast-falling snow squall enveloped Greenwich on the morning that 80 winter coats and jackets were being delivered to Wilbur Peck Court.
It was only fitting that a fast-falling snow squall enveloped Greenwich on the morning that 80 winter coats and jackets were being delivered to Wilbur Peck Court.
Wallets and electronics are the items of choice for thieves who entered parked cars left unlocked in Riverside, according to Greenwich Police .
A couple from New York State are facing shoplifting charges following an incident at the CVS pharmacy in the Riverside Common shopping center.
A 44-year-old woman is facing a larceny charge in connection with a shoplifting incident at the CVS pharmacy in Riverside.
The biennial caucuses of the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee will be held on Monday, Jan. 13. The caucuses will be held at 7 p.m. at various locations throughout Greenwich.
Bethenny Frankel enjoys a Miami Beach vacation with her new friend Michael Cerussi, who was accused of rape while a student at Union College, though no official charges were ever filed.
Greenwich resident Tina Pray is facing a litany of charges following a New Year's Eve incident in which she reportedly called 911 and reported a man was pointing a shotgun at her and wouldn't let her leave her Riverside home.
